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If you are expecting an inheritance, an estate planning tool known as a trust may prove useful, depending on your circumstances. Among the numerous types of trusts aimed at fulfilling different estate planning purposes, an inheritor’s trust is specially designed to help protect an inheritance. Purpose of an Inheritor’s Trust...
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Whether you are filing a federal trademark application or maintaining an existing registration with the USPTO, you must provide proof of use in commerce. This evidence, called specimens, must show how your mark is actually used in real-world commerce for the specific goods or services listed in your application or...
Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Act — Employer Advisory Series – Article III of III This is my third and final instalment of the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Act — Employer Advisory Series – before the law goes into effect on January 1, 2026. Please see the...
You and your now ex-spouse are finally divorced (hooray!), after a complex and difficult trial. After months of waiting, you are finally holding your Judgment and Decree. But what if a judge got it wrong? If you believe the judge has made decisions that are unfair or not in your...
Embracing AI in Legal Writing—Insights and Takeaways from Our Recent Seminar Earlier this fall, we had the privilege to deliver a seminar that explored how artificial intelligence is transforming legal writing. Our session was designed as a hands-on, interactive experience, giving attendees the unique opportunity to see first-hand how AI...
Social media is deeply woven into most everyone’s daily lives, serving as a tool for communication, networking, and entertainment. However, if used improperly, social media can introduce unexpected challenges during a divorce. The use of Facebook, Instagram, X, and even LinkedIn may affect divorce proceedings in several significant ways. Emotional...
The hemp industry is facing what can only be described as a full-scale crisis: a complex, high-stakes tangle of regulation, litigation, and market uncertainty. For legal professionals, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, understanding how we arrived here and what lies ahead is critical. The irony is stark: the very law that...
If you’re a Minnesota government employee, you may assume that the person(s) you list as the beneficiary of your PERA retirement account will receive those funds when you pass. I recently learned—both personally and unexpectedly—that this may not be the case. I joined Hellmuth & Johnson after spending six years...
When a loved one passes away, questions about how their assets are handled can quickly become complex and emotional. If you believe that a trustee has mismanaged funds, acted unfairly, or violated the terms of a trust, you may need to take legal action to protect your rights. But how...
Think of one of the nicest things anyone has done for you. Maybe someone made a grand gesture, or showed up when you needed support, or saved you from something difficult or unpleasant? Whatever it was, it probably made your life better and showed you that someone cared. When you...
As cannabis businesses progress through the pre-approval licensing stage, the next major challenge is securing a compliant location. During the 2023 legislative session, prior to the legalization of cannabis zoning, local control remained the final unresolved issue. Local governments were not granted the authority to ban cannabis outright, but they...